The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) was established in 2004 by the government of Abu Dhabi. It has since become a highly significant and hugely successful operator of industrial zones in the UAE.

ZonesCorp has developed 6 first-class industrial zones that now account for half of Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing GDP. ZonesCorp continues to develop industrial cities which are strategically located throughout Abu Dhabi and is now home to over 600 of the worlds’ biggest and most well-known global companies from many sectors.

Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones Services

Investor Management Department

Licensing process

Foreign Labour Services (FLS)

Investor Management Department

ZonesCorp’s Investor Management Department was established for the provision of industrial land and the issuing of licenses. The Investor Management Department has transformed the once complicated procedure of the acquisition of a license to a single, swift procedure which investors find very attractive.

Licensing Process

In order to obtain a license, the client needs to complete the online application form (Click here to access ZonesCorp’s online application) or visit ZonesCorp’s offices.

ZonesCorp will:

Forward the application to the relevant department

Reserve the land (subject to availability) and prepare the lease contract

Obtain approval from the Environmental Department

Arrange for a construction permit and issue a preliminary approval

Issue the permanent industrial license

The whole process of the issuing of an industrial license takes 20-30 days.

Foreign Labour Services (FLS)

ZonesCorp’s Foreign Labour Services processes and issues labour visas and work permits within 24 hours. Its one-stop shop services connect the Ministry of Labour, Immigration Department, Department of Nationalization and Residency, Ministry of Health and the Personal Identification Department.

ZonesCorp Corporate Video

By forming an offshore company in the UAE you can have a UAE address and run your business tax free internationally, open a bank account in the UAE or outside the UAE and own property in Dubai or RAK

Dubai Offshore Company: $2100 + annual fees $1840 = $3940

Ras Al Khaimah - RAK ICC: $1025 formation + $1840 annual fees = $2865

Free Zone Company Incorporation in the UAE

Startup Package - 1st year

By setting up a free zone company in the UAE you can enjoy the privileges of onshore presence and UAE and international trading tax free, open a bank account in the UAE or outside the UAE and own property in Dubai or RAK. Residence Visa is given to investors and staff.

The content of this website is currently being updated to effect changes to align our content with the OECD CRS & Mandatory Disclosure Requirements, EU Tax Disclosure Directive and other anti-tax avoidance directives and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The content of some pages is out-of-date. Our firm is, at the moment, fully aligned and committed to staying compliant with the above in all client cases. We welcome clients investing in countries that within a reasonable time frame intend to take up residence, create substance in their company and not engage in aggressive tax avoidance activities or having tax benefit or CRS avoidance as the main purpose of their investment. Thank you very much for your cooperation and please contact us on enquiries@fbsemirates.com for advice on your specific circumstances.

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